Contract Risk Assessment & Contract Risk Register B2B – Terms Matrix, Risk Decisions & Excel | Word/PDF

Contract Risk Assessment for B2B Agreements is an editable document package for Swedish businesses that want to review, document, and make an internal decision about risks before an agreement is signed. You get Swedish Word templates, corresponding searchable PDF files, an English user guide, and an Excel register for risks and actions.

Scope: The package is an internal decision-making and documentation tool. It is not a pre-written agreement, does not replace individual legal advice, and does not determine whether an agreement is valid or complies with all applicable rules.

When is the contract risk assessment suitable?

Use the package when a private company entering into a B2B transaction needs to document risks in areas such as delivery, liability, price, payment, personal data processing, termination, dependencies, or the counterparty's ability. The templates help distinguish between an identified risk, a proposed action, and an actually made decision.

For the actual drafting of the agreement, a separate, appropriate agreement is required. The package is not designed as a complete public procurement control, consumer law analysis, or specialist review of regulated sectors.

Files in the Package

Document	Function	Language / format
01. Contract Risk Assessment	Consolidated risk analysis before decision	Swedish · DOCX/PDF
02. Terms Matrix	Review and negotiate key clauses	Swedish · DOCX/PDF
03. Counterparty Check	Document background information and checks	Swedish · DOCX/PDF
04. Risk Management Plan	Action responsibility and follow-up	Swedish · DOCX/PDF
05. Risk Decision Protocol	Separate recommendation from mandate and decision	Swedish · DOCX/PDF
06. User Guide	Instructions, limitations, and completion check	Swedish · DOCX/PDF
07. User Guide	Explanation of the Swedish templates and workflow	English · DOCX/PDF
08. Contract Risk Register	Record and track risks, actions, and decisions	Swedish · XLSX

Excel: Contract Risk Register and Risk Scores

The workbook has nine tabs: Dashboard, Agreement, Risk Register, Clauses, Actions, Checkpoints, Decisions, Documentation, and Read Me. Where the probability and consequence of risks are specified with valid integers 1–5, a simple internal risk score is calculated (probability × consequence). Missing or invalid values should not be interpreted as zero risk. The score is a prioritization tool – not a legal assessment or automatic approval of an agreement.

How to Use the Templates

1. Identify the agreement, the parties, relevant terms, and who has the decision-making authority.
2. Collect the existing draft agreement and reliable information about the counterparty.
3. Document risks, agreement terms, and uncertainties in the Word templates.
4. Enter relevant items in Excel, assign responsibility, and propose actions.
5. Distinguish decided actions from planned ones, and document the actual decision in the decision protocol.
6. Check that the correct representative signs the agreement; use a separate agreement document for the legal act.

Legal Starting Points and Limitations

Authority and power of attorney are important issues when signing an agreement; see, for example, Sections 10–11 of the Swedish Contracts Act (1915:218). Unreasonable terms may trigger Section 36 of the same act. For certain purchases between businesses, the Swedish Sale of Goods Act (1990:931) may be relevant, with regard to agreements and scope. The risk assessment forms do not determine which rules apply in the individual transaction.

If personal data is included, the processing must be assessed according to applicable data protection rules and relevant guidance from the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY); do not enter more personal data than necessary. Legal statutes of limitation or complaint periods are not calculated automatically by the Excel tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a completed B2B agreement?

No. It is a working and decision-making basis for assessing contract risks before signing. You still need a separate agreement.

Is an agreement legally approved when the risk score is low?

No. The risk score is an internal prioritization measure and does not replace a review of applicable law, authority, terms, and the actual content of the agreement.

Can the PDF files be filled out digitally?

The PDF versions are searchable and intended for reading and printing, among other uses. Edit the documents in the included Word versions; interactive PDF forms are not included as a promised feature.

Are the templates included in English?

An English user guide is included. The other six main documents are in Swedish and designed for use in Sweden.

How do I receive the files?

Once the product has been published and digital delivery activated, the buyer receives the package as a ZIP download through the store's regular delivery solution.

Related

See also Business Agreements – Templates for other agreement documents and related alternatives.

Sources and Version

Edition: v1.0 · Jurisdiction: Sweden · AI-assisted source review: October 31, 2026. No external legal review or regulatory certification is claimed. Sources: Swedish Contracts Act, Swedish Sale of Goods Act, and IMY's data protection guidance.